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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.60, 2,268.54 and 1,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.60, 2,268.54 and 1,084.92 is: 1,496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.60 : 2,268.54 = 1,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.60/2,268.54 = 1,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.60x = 2,268.54 × 1,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.60x = 2,461,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,184.42/1,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.52

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